EXPLORING LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
ARGENTINA: TANGO
COUNTRY: Argentina
In class we dance the tango -- of course!. (More.)
BRAZIL: CAPOEIRA
COUNTRY: Brazil
We attempt the gorgeous sport/dance/game/cultural experience, capoeira. (More.)
CHILE: CUECA
COUNTRY: Chile
Roosters court chickens and chickens court roosters in the Cueca, Chile’s “national dance.” (More.)
COLOMBIA: CUMBIA
COUNTRY: Colombia
We capture the spirit of the Colombian Caribbean as we dance Cumbia. (More.)
ECUADOR: BOMBA DEL CHOTA
COUNTRY: Ecuador
We balance bottles on our heads as we dance the African-inspired Bomba del Chota. (More.)
THE GUIANAS: WANDELMARS
COUNTRY: the Guianas
We visit Suriname where we celebrate a four day “walking holiday,” Wandelmars. (More.)
HONDURAS (GARIFUNA): PUNTA
COUNTRY: Honduras
We visit the Garifuna and try to shake our rears as one should while dancing punta. (More.)
MEXICO: SON JAROCHO DANCING
COUNTRY: Mexico
In Veracruz we join a Son Jarocho fandango, tarima and all. (More.)
URUGUAY: GAUCHOS and MATE
COUNTRY: Uruguay
We ride imaginary horses and drink imaginary Rerba Mate with Uruguayan gauchos. (More.)
VENEZUELA: YANOMAMI COUNTING
COUNTRY: Venezuela (Amazon)
In the Venezuelan Amazon we count to 2, then 2 again, wiht the Yanomami. (More.)